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Cheng, Hou Yip and Ng, Poh Kiat and Nathan, Robert Jeyakumar and Saptari, Adi and Ng, Yu Jin and Yeow, Jian Ai and Ng, Kim Yun (2021) The Conceptualisation and Development of a Space-Saving Multipurpose Table for Enhanced Ergonomic Performance. Inventions, 6 (4). pp. 1-35. ISSN 2411-5134

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Abstract

Foldable furniture is a trend of the modern furniture industry. However, apart from limitations attributed to multifunctionality and space saving characteristics, a complete design process documentation of foldable furniture is uncommon in furniture research. This study aims to develop a space-saving multipurpose table for improved ergonomic performance. Features and functions are extracted from research articles and patents for concept generation. The final concept is modelled using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2019. Mechanical simulations are done to confirm the structural integrity of the invention before prototyping and testing. The tests accounted for usage efficiency, space and usability. Using Minitab 19, the experimental data are analysed with t-tests. The survey data are analysed using Spearman’s correlation test via IBM SPSS Statistics version 21. Participants were able to complete tasks around 1.1–1.5 times faster with the proposed invention than with single-function furniture items. The amount of space occupied with the proposed invention was approximately 25–80% lesser than with the single-function furniture items placed together. The survey analysis demonstrated that there was a strong, positive and significant correlation between space saving effectiveness and ergonomic performance. Further developments to transition this invention to its commercialisation phase should be done to facilitate daily living domestic activities of society at large.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Human engineering, Space-saving, multipurpose, ergonomics, usability, conceptualisation, engineering design, foldable furniture
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA166-167 Human engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Business (FOB) Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	05 Dec 2021 14:16
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2021 14:16
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/9828

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